Client Testimonials

After our big cross country move, we were desperate to find a place to call home. With such a competitive market, it was hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Mike and Nicole met with us every weekend for MONTHS to look at what felt like every house on the market. When we felt discouraged, they helped us stay positive and hopeful. They worked tirelessly to help us find our perfect home in Maine! There is no way we could have done it without them.

Mike was extremely involved and attentive in our home buying search and did not let us settle for less than the perfect home! After only two showings we had found the one and couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!! 

Mike goes above and beyond for clients. He was wonderful to work with and was patient every step of the way. Explained each process and I never felt like I was being pressured at any time.

We recently purchased a seasonal vacation home and used Mike as our real estate agent. Throughout the process he was professional and knowledgeable and he expeditiously responded to our every query. Mike helped to smooth out the home buying process and made it easy for us as buyers to understand the process and work through it with ease. If we were to buy again or sell, or both, we would, without hesitation, utilize Mike as our agent.

My experience looking for homes with Mike was excellent. Mike is an easy going guy with a drive to help you find the home you desire. He helped me find the perfect home for me in a matter of months. During this time, Mike was always quick to respond. He took the time to get a feel for what I was looking for in a home and frequently sent me new showings that fit my home interest right when they hit the market. My closing experience with mike was smooth and quick! He is very knowledgeable in real estate and his referred connections during the process were also outstanding. I’m lucky to have worked with Mike and highly recommend him to anyone who is serious about finding their dream home.

To say that our experience with Mike was good is an understatement. This was the third time my wife and I purchased a home and this was by far the easiest and least stressful experience we've had!! Being new to Maine real estate, Mike was essential to helping us navigate the local market. His level of communication was exceptional and timely and he gave incredibly helpful and insightful advice throughout the whole entire process. We couldn't have been happier with Mike as our real estate agent! Highly recommend his services. You won't be disappointed!

Mike is super easy going without sacrificing the needs from the buyer. He truly works for you and goes the distance to prove it!

The first time I met Mike as he was walking up my driveway making a cold call looking for new clients I knew he was going to be my realtor, even though I hadn't thought about selling my house. His straightforward, low key, personal approach was apparent from our first meeting. Once I decided to put the house on the market Mike was my first call. It was a great decision. During our search, Mike's knowledge of the real estate market was extremely helpful in helping find our new home. His positive attitude, patience, & professionalism were key attributes in making the house search a pleasant experience. Thanks again Mike!

Mike was very professional and detail oriented. He constantly drove the closing check list items to completion. Mike took a lot of the stress out of closing. I highly recommend Mike for your real estate needs.

Mike helped us sell our home and find a new home. He was very tuned in to our goals and we couldn't be happier with the results. I believe he truly got us a great price when selling our home in what was admittedly a sellers market but then in that same market found us a great home that we love at a price that we could afford. Mike will work for you!

Mike helped us through the purchase process as first time home buyers, showing us more houses than I can even remember. He is patient, responsive and an all around great guy to work with.

Mike was prompt, professional, and comprehensive in helping us find and purchase our first home. He listened to our preferences, understood what we were looking for very quickly, and never pushed us in any direction. He was thorough in the research he did to answer every question we had and very clear and patient in explaining the numerous steps involved to a couple of rookies. We really felt like a priority throughout the entire process. We'd recommend him to anyone!

We can't thank Debrah enough for guiding us through a very long and difficult process to finally find and close on our dream ocean-front property in Harpswell. She is very knowledgeable about the area and the types of things to consider with oceanfront property that aren't an issue with inland properties. We saw such a wide range of properties as we narrowed in on what we wanted, so we definitely kept her on her toes:). Debrah was available at any time to answer questions, set up showings, follow up with the seller's realtor, and help us negotiate through months of back and forth with the seller. Debrah helped us find our dream spot on the ocean, and we are thrilled!

Tom and the Benchmark Team are the BEST! They are knowledgeable, helpful and great to work with. They have helped us buy two homes and sell one. Their expertise and amazing service were invaluable. We enthusiasically recommend them!

Stellar team who made buying a home easy and fun! Thanks, Benchmark!

Tom and his team have unsurpassed market knowledge, were easy to work with, and were outstanding representatives for us ... resulting in a smooth transaction for the home we wanted at the price we wanted in a very challenging market. Highest possible recommendation.

Tom and the whole Benchmark team once again have provided EXCELLENT service and expertise as they guided and assisted us with our recent purchase. We have bought two homes and sold one with Benchmark and couldn't be happier. Tom's most common response when asked a question is "On It!", and he is! Tom, Shannon and the whole team are knowledgeable, professional, helpful and all around great to work with. They know the area and the market. I would definitely recommend them without hesitation, whether buying or selling - or both! Great job Benchmark team! Thank you!

Tonya provided a steady, cool, rational, informed, timely perspective that was a tremendous help in balancing the emotional and financial decisions with buying and selling a home. She will be the first person we turn to in future real estate ventures.

Excellent agent. Very available and not pushy. Helped in long home search and was always friendly and curtious. Went above and beyond when we were selling a 2nd property. Was very well informed of the market and helped us get what we wanted for the place.

We had purchased a home before working with Tonya and had dealt with several other agents. Tonya was by far, the most professional and reliable agent we have had the pleasure of working with. For any questions or requests we had, she was quick to reply. She was always on time for showings and had the information ready at hand. As for helping us walk around and inspecting the properties, she was VERY knowledgeable at what was/wasnt up to code, quality and aging of systems, what looked good or something that may be concerning. Most importantly though, she always had our best interests at heart. It took us about 6 months to find our home and even when we wanted to, Tonya never gave up on us. Her optimism, cheerful smile and good-natured personality made this journey much more enjoyable. We wouldn't work with anyone else.

Tonya is a consummate real estate professional who is throughly familiar with her market area and who approaches each transaction with intelligence and diligence. As a buyer's agent Tonya puts the interests of her client first even when it means passing on a prospective purchase. Her client centered approach to transactions and her adherence to strict ethical standards are always apparent. Tonya is  responsive and available when a client needs her. In these challenging times of virtual property viewing, Tonya's approach to client representation is invaluable. I highly recommend her.

Tonya has been fantastic to work with - very personable, fun, and knowledgeable. She helped us find our first home back in 2016, and now that our family has grown, she is helping us find our next home. She always looks out for our best interest, listens to what we want, and does her research on each property we look at. We love working with her so much that we have recommended her to friends, neighbors, and coworkers. If you're looking to work with someone who's in tune with the current housing market, you won't go wrong with Tonya!

One of the most important things about buying a home is whether your agent will work for you. Kim most definitely does that and went above and beyond to help us buy a home that was right for us. She is thoughtful and I would most definitely recommend her. Kim is a joy to work with and most importantly knows her market inside out. I would work with Kim again in a heartbeat.

"I listed with the Landry Team and, wow, that was easy! Even in a seller’s market, the process of selling a house can be daunting. Tom and Shannon moved me through the process to the closing table with such confidence and ease! I felt pure relief knowing that they were leading the way. For anyone looking to buy or sell, you can trust that the Landry Team will give you gold star service. And, you may even have a little fun in the process! (I did.)"

"Tom Landry’s assistance in marketing and selling my home in downtown Portland, Maine at 32 Grant Street was wonderful, outstanding and marvelous! It was sold in less than 30 days!! He was proactive and extremely supportive of everything necessary to sell the home appropriately! Benchmark Real Estate is Portland’s BEST!!!!"

"Tom Landry’s assistance in marketing and selling my home in downtown Portland, Maine at 32 Grant Street was wonderful, outstanding and marvelous! It was sold in less than 30 days!! He was proactive and extremely supportive of everything necessary to sell the home appropriately! Benchmark Real Estate is Portland’s BEST!!!!"

"Tom Landry’s assistance in marketing and selling my home in downtown Portland, Maine at 32 Grant Street was wonderful, outstanding and marvelous! It was sold in less than 30 days!! He was proactive and extremely supportive of everything necessary to sell the home appropriately! Benchmark Real Estate is Portland’s BEST!!!!"

"Tom Landry and his team were wonderful. I felt my decisions were heard. Tom let me know how to prepare my home for the best possible showing and Shelly always kept informed of showings and the next steps needed from showing to closing. I highly recommend Tom, Shelly and the whole Benchmark team."

"Tom Landry is one of my new favorite humans. He’s enthusiastic, affable, thoughtful and incredibly tenacious. We enjoyed every interaction with him along the way, and are so grateful for his expertise in helping us sort things out in a multiple offer situation. He really is the best in the business. We also appreciate his unwavering commitment to supporting local schools and charities. He’s generous to a fault. Great person, great broker, great results."

"1st class even did a showing on a Sunday. That goes to show you how important it’s to him that you get the best opportunity to get your offer in with the market today. Great job Tom and your team!"

Tom and Mary of Benchmark Realty are the epitome of excellence when it comes to superb service, extensive industry knowledge, and diligence and drive to meet their clients needs! I was an OCD client, always asking questions and texting and emailing them during my home buying process. They never waivered and exceeded all my expectations! The combination of Tom's deep understanding of the market and Mary's ability to ease all of my worries make them an unbeatable pair! Highly recommend this team!!

Tom and Mary of Benchmark Realty are the epitome of excellence when it comes to superb service, extensive industry knowledge, and diligence and drive to meet their clients needs! I was an OCD client, always asking questions and texting and emailing them during my home buying process. They never waivered and exceeded all my expectations! The combination of Tom's deep understanding of the market and Mary's ability to ease all of my worries make them an unbeatable pair! Highly recommend this team!!

We know Debra to be trustworthy, well-informed and reliable. She is honest and looks out for our best interests. Her knowledge and dedication made our transaction totally stress-free!!

A straightforward and simple process working with Tom, Shannon and the rest of the crew at Benchmark. Tom's insight into the home values in Portland was on the money and the listing presented the all the high points of the property. The office staff kept me updated at every step and any issues that arose were quickly resolved. Negotiations were handled smoothly and we closed quickly. Very pleased!

Mike is a go getter!!  When he said he was going to get something done, I never once believed it wouldn't happen. Mike was always watching and patiently waiting for the perfect condo to pop up on the MLS. When something came on,  he made certain I was on it, and in it, by that day or first thing the next day. When he found my new condo, he acted swiftly and got me right in. Within 30 minutes, we had a verbal agreement with the seller, and I was under contract that day. He has great negotiating skills and his goal was obvious...get me into a home that was perfect for me. He accomplished just that, keeping me laughing and positive even when things were getting frustrating. Mike is a man of his word, a person one can trust whole heartedly, and now my friend!

When it came time for my wife and I to sell our house in Portland, Maine, we choose Tom and Benchmark. We have moved a lot in our lives and overall it was our 5th house sale. So we have dealt with many realtors in various states and are familiar with the process. I can say without hesitation that Tom is the best realtor we have ever dealt with and that we highly recommend him! His organizational as well as his strategic planning skills are second to none. He walks you through his thinking and explains his logic behind his plans. He is able to look at a home and quickly ascertain what needs to happen to sell it. He also has surrounded himself with great people. His team is top notch. Everyone we dealt with from his office was kind, professional, and extremely good at what they do. Communication is clear and prompt. I always knew where we were at in the process. We also appreciated the fact while our home was not listed in a high price bracket, I feel we were treated no differently than someone who was. Tom and his team truly cared and worked hard for us. You won't regret choosing Tom as your realtor.

Tom Landry is very competent Real estate agent!! His staff is outstanding, anytime I called with a question their response was immediate!! Tom Landry was involved in every aspect of my sale of the property!! It was reassuring knowing I had someone I could trust to handle my transaction!! Would I use Tom Landry- Benchmark again? You bet I would!!

Thank you SO much for all of your concerted efforts on our behalf to sell our home. You all are phenomenal! We couldn't have made a better choice. You have all of the bases covered from necessary construction projects to legal expertise and positive support throughout the process. We will absolutely refer other sellers and buyers.

Debrah is a true real estate professional. Her knowledge and diligence were invaluable in helping to navigate a tricky transaction. She's a pleasure to work with and as a licensed real estate professional in New Jersey, has my highest recommendation.

Deb provided very strong marketing. She didn't just take photos, but she went the extra distance to engage someone to develop drawings that visualized exterior improvements as a way to better engage a potential buyer with the full potential of the property. She evaluated and effectively promoted our commercial property to a wider audience than just the local market, and the result was a sale to a commercial investor that exceeded expectations.

We had an excellent experience working with Benchmark. From start to finish, the Landry team was consistently professional, extremely knowledgeable, and supportive through a challenging process. We will definitely work with them again if we need to buy or sell.

Thank you so much for your patience and persistance with us. We truly appreciate working with you and of course enjoyed your humor when it comes to a challenge.

The Landry team is great! They got my home under contract within a matter of weeks and helped me to navigate a difficult negotiation process with plenty of professional and emotional support. I would say to anyone considering their options for a real estate team in this market, hire them!

We worked with a Debrah Yale for two years looking for our special spot. We had a lot of criteria. She was patient with us, always available to work with us and then when we found the home, she went above and beyond to assist us with information we needed, inspections etc. she is a true professional who cares about finding you the right home rather than trying to sell you something. We highly recommend Debrah as a real estate agent.

Working with Tom and his team was like being a participant on a popular home-buying TV show. I showed up with a very specific list of requirements: (1) type/size - 2bd/2b condo; (2) location - newer construction centrally located in Old Port with indoor parking; and (3) settlement within 30 days. And, as if it were scripted and in spite of a tight market, Tom delivered on EVERYTHING! Now I know why Tom is the #1 broker in Southern Maine.

The Benchmark Team is knowledgeable, professional, thorough and a whole lot of fun to work with! They guided us through buying and selling, and both processes went smoothly, even enjoyable! The service they provide is unparalleled.

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From beginning (prior to hiring the Landry Team as our broker) to end (the closing) and even beyond, Tom's Team at Benchmark was always there for us. They are very knowledgeable, super-responsive and very friendly. We definitely made the right decision in going with Benchmark and Tom Landry's team!

Tom Landry and the Benchmark team did a splendid job of helping us prepare our house for sale, developing a stunning web site, and handling every aspect of the process from beginning to sale. Our house sold in a week for over the asking price. We were very pleased with the responsiveness of the team throughout the entire process. Kudos to all of them!

Tom Landry and the Benchmark team did a splendid job of helping us prepare our house for sale, developing a stunning web site, and handling every aspect of the process from beginning to sale. Our house sold in a week for over the asking price. We were very pleased with the responsiveness of the team throughout the entire process. Kudos to all of them!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Tom and the Benchmark team working with us to sell our Portland home. We enjoyed working with everyone and cannot recommend them more highly. From the moment Tom returned our first phone call (within minutes of our leaving a voicemail), to the initial meeting, throughout the staging and showing process, and through to the moment the sale was completed, he and his associates were professional, communicative, supportive, and effective. We knew that there could be a challenge for our real estate agent as we were choosing to list the house at a premium price, and we recognized that the property would not be a fit for all. Tom embraced the challenge and made sure that our questions were answered, our wishes were addressed, and that all steps were taken to best position the house on the market. The result? Our house sold quickly and we were thrilled with the outcome! Mark and Dana Lundy Portland, ME June, 2019

The Landry Team was awesome and very mindful of both my schedule and my tenants. We were kept informed of upcoming showings or anytime they needed access to the property. They made the bittersweet prospect of selling my husband's condo a smooth process. It wasn't the daunting experience I was expecting it to be. I was kept abreast of everything going on from beginning to closing. I would highly recommend Benchmark Real Estate. Thank you to your entire team!

This agency is so thorough, so helpful. They take you through the process from beginning to end and even after. Real human beings running a great business but also truly interested in the customers’ welfare. They are a different kind of experience. Smart. Genuine. Easy.

The team at Benchmark stayed with us step by step as we navigated purchasing new construction that underwent many delays. They helped us advocate for ourselves when needed and understand the changing value of the condo within the marketplace over 12 months’ time. They were knowledgeable, energized, and always responsive. We’re very excited to (finally) get into our beautiful home and make it our own!

I had the pleasure of working with Tom Landry and the Landry Team recently in the sale of my 4-unit property in Westbrook.   The Landry Team is truly professional and handled every aspect of the process - listing to closing with skill.   They kept myself informed and worked with my tenants to minimize the impact on their lives. 60 days from listing appointment to closing.  Undoubtedly, I made the right choice in selecting the Landry Team for this process.

I had the pleasure of working with Tom years ago. I recall His absolute commitment, professionalism, patience, follow through and personal touch that helped me find an amazing home. Thank you Tom!

Responsive, patient, and professional; every individual we encountered on the Landry Team made our home sale process smooth and efficient. In particular Tom and Lisa were easy to work with, achieved all the goals we established (including selling price and timeline), and exceeded all expectations for service. Thank you to all of The Landry Team for your excellent work and expert knowledge/execution.

Responsive, patient, and professional; every individual we encountered on the Landry Team made our home sale process smooth and efficient. In particular Tom and Lisa were easy to work with, achieved all the goals we established (including selling price and timeline), and exceeded all expectations for service. Thank you to all of The Landry Team for your excellent work and expert knowledge/execution.

Responsive, patient, and professional; every individual we encountered on the Landry Team made our home sale process smooth and efficient. In particular Tom and Lisa were easy to work with, achieved all the goals we established (including selling price and timeline), and exceeded all expectations for service. Thank you to all of The Landry Team for your excellent work and expert knowledge/execution.

Debrah has helped my wife and I with three transactions in the Boothbay region of Maine. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and hard-working. She is also a genuinely kind person of the highest integrity. In my 30 year experience of buying homes, she is one of the best in a business.

Deborah did a great job helping us find our house. I am the kind of person that wants things to move quickly and when it was time to start our search we saw many houses in a short amount of time. I'm pretty sure we saw all of the houses within our budget and within the towns we were looking in a matter of weeks. She made time for us and was very patient. She gave us her professional opinion on pricing and upkeep of the houses we looked at. She also helped us get through a tough seller's back and forth which we ended up walking away from and I'm very happy we did because we ended up finding the right house after. I greatly recommend Debrah for your next home purchase!

Working with Benchmark Real Estate made selling and marketing a house so easy. They helped me by providing a time schedule, a staging and historic home consult, professional photography and videos of the inside and outside of the house and a website and color printed brochures to help market my unique Antique Ship Builder's home.I also very much appreciated having Mary, Tom and others from the Benchmark team attend all my showings and take great care to learn the history of my home and take the time to help explain that history as well as open and close the home before and after showings.Once under contract they provided a detailed list of all items that needed to be taken care of prior to closing and the closing took only 30 minutes!All in all they paid a great deal of attention to marketing my home and making a successful sale.

We have bought and sold many properties over the years (nationally and internationally) but we both agree that Benchmark’s level of professionalism was by far the best. Tom handled some difficult negotiations expertly and never let them slow the process down. His expertise in property management was also an asset in an expeditious close. His team supported the process through all the stages of selling a property in today’s complex environment. In addition, everyone was extremely pleasant as people with whom to do business. We highly recommend this office.

It was a pleasure to work with Tom Landry & The Landry Team at Benchmark to sell my home in Portland. The marketing brochure, historical research, and promotion was exceptional. Tom understood my needs as a seller and communication was top notch: always available to me when I had questions & concerns. Tom has a vast wealth of knowledge of the real estate market which helped attract prospective buyers. I absolutely recommend Tom Landry & Benchmark!

Dear Tom, We still can't believe the chain of events of the last month. How you handled the whole transaction from day one to closing. How happy we are with you. A class act! We send our appreciation to your team---Terrific to work with in all phases of the process...made us feel like part of the team. Thank you so very much for a happy ending! You are the best!

We are coming "right back at you" with gratitude and appreciation for all your professional, personal and outstanding service. We are already singing your praises!!

Team Landry surpassed our expectations, and I have to say, we had high expectations! Every interaction with the team was positive, supportive, and for the most part, the team was one step ahead of us in the journey from the initial chat with Tom to the closing. Each person had a defined role and excelled at their jobs, responding to every question and request, keeping us front and center throughout the entire process. Many thanks for making what was a bigger undertaking than we imagined, and one that with Team Landry, had a great outcome.

The Landry team was so great to work with! Our condo in Westbrook sold in three days! Then, we had our OMG moment, "now, what do we do??!!" The team worked hard and found us the perfect house right here in Portland. They ALL listened to our needs, and treated us with such care and respect throughout the process!! We highly recommend Benchmark Real Estate!

The lodge is a unique property, having a lot of rustic charm and historical designation/interest. However, since it is very different from most hospitality properties, finding a buyer proved to be a challenge. We had a lot of interest from potential buyers, but financing proved to be a problem in a less-than-friendly lending market. Fortunately, Debrah Yale was tenacious, creative and good-humored throughout the sales process, which took several years and was filled with more than a few disappointments and near misses! I think that Debrah is a major reason that we managed to find a buyer that not only could afford to buy the lodge, but seems to be committed to the future of this one-of-a-kind property. I recommend Debrah Yale and Benchmark without any reservations.

After unsuccessfully listing our home with other agents, we turned to Debrah upon the recommendation of a friend. Debrah enthusiastically listed and then sold our house. She is a skilled professional who estimated the selling price correctly and handled the sale with ease for us.

deborah...was easy to work with and made the purchase of my property go as smoothly as possible...overcoming hurdles and issues with confidence and speed...i would highly recommend her services to anyone...

Hi DebrahThank you so much for the gift card. Very nice of you to do that and we will enjoy it. I am always more than happy to give your contact info to my friends as I know you will do a great job for them. I always tell the story of how when we were looking for our condo and I was stressing out you looked at me and said “Sharon this is supposed to be fun”. For some reason that made me stop stressing. And the fact that I knew you would guide us through what I find a confusing process. I look at condo prices now and am glad we bought when we did! We did not get to the condo as much as we would of liked to this winter due to of course the weather! Now summer is busy but I would love connect sometime when we are there. Will you be in our area on your boat this year? We bought a boat last summer just for pleasure and its sort of like the condo trying to find time to be on it. Hope all is well with youSharon

Tom and the Landry Team did an amazing job for me on the sale of my home.  Professional and thorough with zero hiccups along the way. Highly recommend.

Tom Landry is very professional, personable, conscientious, and has an eloquent way of presenting the home—in words and pictures.  He walked us through each step of the selling process— very knowledgeable and trustworthy.  Took a lot of stress off one of the most stressful events in a person's lifetime!  Clear and effective communication from everyone to ensure that the sale of our home was proceeding smoothly from start to finish.  It has been a pleasure working with Tom and his team at Benchmark from the time we purchased our home 11 years ago and now through its recent sale.  We look forward to working with Tom and his team again in the future.

My wife & I researched Portland real estate companies looking for one that could provide us with local knowledge of the market & an understanding of our needs. We chose Tom Landry & his team at Benchmark. They led us through what can be a very involved & emotional process with help at every step & understanding of our changing situation. We would highly recommend Tom & his staff to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Portland area. Bob & Marcia Bailey

Debrah Yale, Thank you for the support of my basket. and the hard work to sell my home!Alice

 Debrah! It has been a while, but we wanted to let you know that we haven’t forgotten your kindness to us and your persistence in helping us find our first home…So Thank you! Roman, Justina, Anita and LeoP.S We have been and will continue to recommend you to our friends and family.

 Debrah! It has been a while, but we wanted to let you know that we haven’t forgotten your kindness to us and your persistence in helping us find our first home…So Thank you! Roman, Justina, Anita and LeoP.S We have been and will continue to recommend you to our friends and family.

 While it may seem that we have given Debrah too many stars, she deserves them all. Debrah’s negotiating skills saved us a lot of money. Her attention to detail and follow up post inspection protected the integrity of our investment. We always recommend Debrah to people we meet.Bought a home in 2009.

Debrah is an excellent agent to work with. She is very professional and proactive. Always willing to go the extra mile and accommodate the client’s needs. We loved working with her and will absolutely go back and work with her in the future. She has an excellent knowledge base and is easy goingSingle Family home in 2011 in Westbrook, ME

Debrah Yale’s expertise uses every element of Real Estate business practices and knowledge to help you locate, purchase, list or sell property. She is committed to your best interests. These are not just words. We’ve worked with Debrah in all aspects and know first-hand how thoughtful and2008 in Lyman, ME.

Tom and the Landry Team did an amazing job for me on the sale of my home.  Professional and thorough with zero hiccups along the way. Highly recommend.

Thank you all. Everyone on the team was great to work with over the past few months… It is a great company you should all be very proud of what you do.  Amazing help in all aspects of the process.

Thank you again for yor expertise and support in selling my house. As you know, it was a very emotional time as I questioned leaving my lovely house. Your calm nature was very helpful! And it was the right decision, I'm loving my new house. One-floor living is ideal! Thank you again! And of course I will continue to recommend you!

Kaye and I wish to thank Tom Landry and the team at Benchmark for all the help provided with the sale of our  beautiful hilltop home in Windham, and the purchase of our new home in Gorham. When we entered this new phase of sell and buy I thought we would be working with just one realtor, instead we had a complete team answering our every need. If we had questions, the situation was addressed  in a very courteous and timely fashion. Everyone on the Benchmark team exceeded our expectations. I really can't say enough positive for all the help walking us through what could have been a very stressful time. Thanks again Benchmark team. 

This was the 6th house that we have sold since 1986 and of all of the Realtors we used, Tom Landry and his team are superior to everyone else in the business.  From the initial meeting with Tom to the closing with Lisa, it was a smooth transition.  Most impressive was the marketing plan and brochures – again, the best presentation we have ever experienced.  Without a doubt we highly recommend The Tom Landry Team for any realty needs!

Thank you Tom and your team for easing  me through the sale of my home! From the very beginning I knew that I could trust you to understand the integrity of my old Victorian. You totally represented the history and unique details of the house that I have cared for and preserved. Much appreciation for  a seamless transition!

The Landry team was so great to work with! Our condo in Westbrook sold in three days! Then, we had our OMG moment, "now, what do we do??!!" The team worked hard and found us the perfect house right here in Portland. They ALL listened to our needs, and treated us with such care and respect throughout the process!! We highly recommend Benchmark Real Estate!

Didn't get the opportunity to really do so at closing, but wanted to make sure I reached out and just let you know that I really enjoyed working with you. Really appreciated everything you did for us during this process and being so patient etc.Overall, a painless process, made much easier by you. So big thanks for everything! Sure we'll still cross paths here and there and hopefully get to work with you again in the future.Thank you!

When we put our house on the market, we were navigating a tight timeline and a tricky Airbnb situation. Tom and his team jumped in and quickly added value to the process with their depth of knowledge, both about the listing and about our neighborhood. They were incredibly responsive, and we felt we had partners we could trust during an intense and emotional process. 

Tom Landry and the Team at Benchmark came highly recommended to me and now its my turn to pay it forward.  My experience working with Benchmark to sell my property was nothing but positive.  From the beginning Tom listened to me, helped me explore all my options before making the decision to sell and was patient and understanding about my emotional attachment to my former home.  I never felt pressured to make a decision I was not comfortable with, appreciated his honesty when discussing the issues, and felt confident relying on his experience and expertise when I had questions or concerns. Perhaps most important, Tom had the vision to see the “diamond in the rough”, the patience to promote its attributes and faith that the right person would come along.  And they did!  Look no further, Tom and the whole Benchmark Team are who you want standing beside you and representing your property when you decide to sell your home!

Benchmark sold our house before it was even listed! That's how good they are. The team visited us, took a tour and made some recommendations for getting the house ready to show. Nothing was packed and we had done no painting, rug replacements, etc. As she was leaving, the buyer broker said she might have someone that would be interested, but we just kind of passed it off as a "nice thing to say". I began pulling items from closets and packing boxes...the house was in turmoil to say the least. About two days later, the broker called and said she had someone who would like to take a look. I mumbled something about the house being a total disaster, etc., and she said not to worry. So I threw what I could into boxes and carried them to the cellar and dashed through the house making it as presentable as possible. Benchmark brought the couple through and said they would get back to me. Thinking it was highly unlikely that any purchase would result, I dragged out all the boxes again and again created an in-house hurricane. Two days later, the team called and said the same people would like to take another look. I have to admit...I was getting a little irritated about dragging the same boxes back and forth, packing and unpacking.... Well, I raced to finish packing at least those boxes and left the house. Two days later, the team called with an offer on the house and a short time later, we were able to move into our new house, barely finished by an early deadline. We didn't have a fancy house....it was just a regular well-loved family home where we had lived for 33 years, raised our three children and retired. The people at Benchmark, especially Tom and the team, were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and professional. You won't be disappointed.

Tom was always available and helpful. Very knowledgeable of our neighborhood which helped to sell our home. Excellent, conscientious team doing all they could for us at every step of the process.

Nicole and Amber were instrumental in the successful purchase of my first multi-family investment property in Portland. They new all of the properties and were able to quickly steer me to the properties that best fit my needs. The property I ultimately purchased was not on my original list and I would not have looked at it if they had not brought it to me. i look forward to purchasing additional properties with them in the future.

Nicole and Amber were instrumental in the successful purchase of my first multi-family investment property in Portland. They new all of the properties and were able to quickly steer me to the properties that best fit my needs. The property I ultimately purchased was not on my original list and I would not have looked at it if they had not brought it to me. I look forward to purchasing additional properties with them in the future.

I honestly couldn't have sold my house without Amber and her expertise. As a first time seller, I had A LOT of questions and I needed a ton of direction. Not only was she knowledgeable, but she went above and beyond to close the deal. She sold my house within a few days, and answered all of my questions at all hours. She really cares about her clients, but also the buyer or seller on the other end. I felt right from the beginning that I was in good hands. Thank you, Amber! We did it!

Its been a pleasure dealing with benchmark. The entire process was smooth and transparent. thanks guys!

Selling a home can be stressful to say the least. Nicole was a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and strong voice during what could have been an overwhelming process. She was always available for any of our questions and provided reasonable solutions to any challenges that arose. I would totally recommend Nicole and have to all my friends!

Nicole and Amber make a phenomenal team! They complement each other's strengths perfectly. Being a first time home buyer, I had a lot to learn. They were both incredibly patient, and informative agents, and practical, experienced real estate mentors. Nicole helped me figure out exactly how much I could afford each month (including all of the variable costs that I was blissfully unaware of) and calculated how much potential income each prospective home had to offer. They provided scheduling flexibility, a Rolodex of support services that would rival any realtor, the drive of rookies and experience of veterans. I am more than satisfied with the service they provided and am absolutely thrilled with the home that we closed on. I have and will continue to recommend the Starboard Homes team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They will not disappoint!

Nicole and Amber make a phenomenal team! They complement each other's strengths perfectly. Being a first time home buyer, I had a lot to learn. They were both incredibly patient, and informative agents, and practical, experienced real estate mentors. Nicole helped me figure out exactly how much I could afford each month (including all of the variable costs that I was blissfully unaware of) and calculated how much potential income each prospective home had to offer. They provided scheduling flexibility, a Rolodex of support services that would rival any realtor, the drive of rookies and experience of veterans. I am more than satisfied with the service they provided and am absolutely thrilled with the home that we closed on. I have and will continue to recommend the Starboard Homes team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They will not disappoint!

Amber and Nicole were invaluable resources during the hunt for our first property. They were very responsive throughout the process and helped reduce the pressure involved in making such a large decision. I can't recommend them enough!

Amber and Nicole were invaluable resources during the hunt for our first property. They were very responsive throughout the process and helped reduce the pressure involved in making such a large decision. I can't recommend them enough!

Amber and Nicole made suggestions to improve buyer interest, kept us informed of listings and changes and made sure we got answers to our questions. They were professional and a delight to work with. I'd employ their expertise for any realty transaction.

Amber and Nicole made suggestions to improve buyer interest, kept us informed of listings and changes and made sure we got answers to our questions. They were professional and a delight to work with. I'd employ their expertise for any realty transaction.

Amber is flat out fantastic. She helped us sell an investment property in Gardiner. I think we got maximum value with minimal hassle. She really was a partner to us in the process and we could not have been happier with the outcome.

Amber did a fantastic job with helping us sell our investment property. She helped to make this a smooth and easy transaction. If you want top notch professionalism and a broker who is attentive and pleasant to work with, hire Amber! You won't be disappointed!

Amber and Nicole have been great with selling our home and helping us find a new one. Our house went under contract after only 3 days on the market!! Amber and Nicole are very knowledgeable and patient and I would HIGHLY recommend them!

Amber and Nicole have been great with selling our home and helping us find a new one. Our house went under contract after only 3 days on the market!! Amber and Nicole are very knowledgeable and patient and I would HIGHLY recommend them!

Nicole has been amazing on our journey to home ownership. She quickly helped us to figure out what we really wanted and helped us with knowledge and patience each step of the way. I highly recommend!!!

Amber was incredible at helping us find our first home! She was there for us whenever we needed her and made the experience the best it could be!

Nicole provided the expertise and personal assistance I needed for the purchase of my new home. She worked tirelessly over the course of many months with a positive, knowledgeable approach to my property searches. She answered all my questions and left no stone unturned. This has been a very tumultuous time in my life and Nicole guided me with professionalism and a personal touch.I would highly recommend Nicole as a realtor, she is thorough, thoughtful and prompt. All the things you want with someone who is helping you make one of the biggest decisions of a lifetime.

Working with Nicole was such a wonderful experience. She was particularly responsive to any and all questions I had for her , which was many. I never thought I would learn as much from my realtor as I did. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and knowledgeable agent who will go out of her way to make your buying experience special.

Deb,    I also appreciate all your efforts and hard work. It can be very frustrating these days with all the new rules and customers who don’t listen to want you ask of them. I was very impressed how you handled the negotiations with the listing agent and how your were able to keep the deal alive, I will be sending you buyers as them come to me in the future for sure. Have a great day and thanks again.   Best Regards, Stephen F Jordan BSBARetail Sales Manager